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Albion sack Slade

7:20am Monday 2nd November 2009


Albion have sacked manager Russell Slade after just eight months in charge.

The Albion manager was relieved of his duties today, following the 3-3 draw with Hartlepool United at Withdean yesterday. Assistant manager Dean White and first-team coach Bob Booker are also leaving the club.

Martin Hinshelwood will takeover as caretaker manager, assisted by Steve Brown and Charlie Oatway.

Chairman Tony Bloom said: "It is not a decision we have taken lightly and one taken with a heavy heart.

"Russell is a good man - which made it an even harder decision to take - but it is one which has been made in the club's best interests.

"Like all Albion fans, I am extremely grateful for Russell's achievements at the end of last season, as he kept us in League One against the odds." Slade was appointed in March on a contract until the end of the season and was rewarded with a two-year deal after ensuring the club avoided relegation. However, Albion are hovering just one place above the drop zone.

Slade added, "I am extremely sad that things have not worked out - but we have parted on good terms.

"I felt we were progressing through a much-needed and vital rebuilding process; that was never going to be easy with the large turnover of players during the close season.

"Whoever the club appoints will inherit a squad with enormous potential and an extremely supportive fan base. The supporters have been first class throughout my time here - and I would like to place on record my thanks to them.

"I'd also like to thank those staff and players, who worked so hard for me during the past eight months, and of course Dick Knight for giving me the opportunity to manage the club in the first place."

Bloom added, "Dean and Bob have both played a huge part in the club's history, not least in the three most-recent promotion successes. I would like to thanks them for their commitment over the past nine years."


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johnboy144, Brighton says...
3:35pm Sun 1 Nov 09

That’s a real shame. He was a good manager and definitely the person for the job. He made the team better and was desperately unlucky with injuries to key players. Other players were not performing and this has reflected poorly on him. Good luck Russell.

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nkwbtn, Woodingdean says...
3:53pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Gutted. I hope the boo boys on this site are happy!

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kwaidam, hove says...
3:56pm Sun 1 Nov 09

i agree johnboy. but sadly the case for the defence was lacking... nicky forster excepted, the rest of the players should be ashamed they have got a good manager the sack. may i suggest to any new coach he waits until the games against soton, leeds and norwich are out of the way before agreeing to take over?

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Trun25, Lancing says...
4:02pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Nice guy but its the right time for change. Would like to see coppell charge.

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beanyeye, oxford says...
4:03pm Sun 1 Nov 09

"Good manager"? He could not decide on a centre-back pairing, goal-keeper or midfield. Failed to condemn ill discipline. Any club action taken against those sent off? He may be a good man, but way out of his depth. TB is to be congratulated for trying to retain the respect of the club which has been going into decline.

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mansfield seagull, Mansfield says...
4:04pm Sun 1 Nov 09

agree with you john boy, should have got rid of the coaching staff first and gone from there. Russell's a good fair man, and i hope he gets another job quickly. Thank's Russell

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beanyeye, oxford says...
4:05pm Sun 1 Nov 09

"Good manager"? He could not decide on a centre-back pairing, goal-keeper or midfield. Failed to condemn ill discipline. Any club action taken against those sent off? He may be a good man, but way out of his depth. TB is to be congratulated for trying to retain the respect of the club which has been going into decline.

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king wombat, brighton says...
4:15pm Sun 1 Nov 09

sorry to hear he's gone. real shame, was sure he'd turn it around, but guess we'll never know now.

All the best for the future Russell.


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kwaidam, hove says...
4:15pm Sun 1 Nov 09

oh how fickle ye are in oxfordshire... out of his depth in the mediocre mire of the third division? i think not. the sad fact is some of his players.

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kwaidam, hove says...
4:15pm Sun 1 Nov 09

oh how fickle ye are in oxfordshire... out of his depth in the mediocre mire of the third division? i think not. the sad fact is some of his players were.

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Brighton boy, brighton says...
4:19pm Sun 1 Nov 09

I think it’s a sad day for Brighton. When will these plums in charge realise we are not a world beating team and a small fish in a massive pond. We have no home (well yet anyway) only a silly little athletics track and have won very little over the last few years.

What players would want to come to us as we are? We need to settle down and allow a manager to build for when the ground is done without worrying if he loses his job.
The players we did manage to get have no heart in the club. Most are away from there families and want to train, play the games and get back home where ever that may be to see them. Most spend their time travelling back and fourth.

As for saying the players are lacking confidence etc. Pay me there wages and ill show you what ever you want. Its about time these pretty boys took a long hard look at themselves. They aint players they are along for a ride. There are players out there who would give their right arm to play and give more and play for free given the chance. I would loose every week but show some heart doing it.
The players are to blame not just the manager. Gutless bunch, most of them, should be ashamed of themselves today. Think of those that have been sacked and their families at home whom bread winner is out of a job now. Well done boys. Big boy Charlie’s comes to mind.

I am ashamed to be a fan.

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chunk9, Brighton says...
4:23pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Don't think Slade should of gone. Glad to see White & Booker gone. Hopefully Steve Coppell will come back and bring some decent coaches with better qualifactions with him. Sorry Slade, feel bad after what you done for us last season.

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kwaidam, hove says...
4:25pm Sun 1 Nov 09

i hear john barnes is in the frame.
if stevie coppell has any sense he won't be up for it, and nor should peter taylor... second comings never work...

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pauldanno, Newhaven says...
4:28pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Nice guy he may be but his wins per games played record before he came to the Albion was, I believe, 37% and with the Albion only 29%. Not good enough to be considered a success. If Tony Bloom wants to move the Club forward he has to start by appointing a Manager with successful record. I just hope that it won't be a case of going for second best again.

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johnashdown, brighton says...
4:39pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Well about time , nice guy he may be but TB is obviously looking like the rest of us to the league table. We have played 15 games a total of a possible 45 points , and we have 14 , less than a third. So how could RS be a good manager judged on these stats he is so fond of using. He did well last season , but a lot of that was down to LLOYD OSWUSU and his goals. Without Owusu we are finding it hard to score if NF fails to. Could RS not see the success we had a couple of seasons back when Elphick won player award was when he was being coached by Butters as they played. We need an experienced centre half to take charge of the tossers we have playing at present.

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johnashdown, brighton says...
4:40pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Well about time , nice guy he may be but TB is obviously looking like the rest of us to the league table. We have played 15 games a total of a possible 45 points , and we have 14 , less than a third. So how could RS be a good manager judged on these stats he is so fond of using. He did well last season , but a lot of that was down to LLOYD OSWUSU and his goals. Without Owusu we are finding it hard to score if NF fails to. Could RS not see the success we had a couple of seasons back when Elphick won player award was when he was being coached by Butters as they played. We need an experienced centre half to take charge of the tossers we have playing at present.

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micky kedian, worthing says...
4:41pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Not disappointed to see the departure of Russell Slade. With the imminent departure of Phil Brown at Hull City I would personally like to see the return of his assistant Brian Horton to The Withdean. "Nobby" never really had much of a chance managing through the Priestfield period.

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Mrs Doyle, Hurst says...
4:44pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Sorry that Slade has gone but pleased that the other two are out. I always feel bad calling for people to be sacked but they were dragging us down. Went to the game yesterday and thought if Bloom was there it wouldn't be long before he acted. Sure he has something up his sleeve, he's no mug.

Good luck for the future Russell.

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Ken dodds dads dog died, says...
4:47pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Very sad day. I know things have been bad on the pitch. I sat through the Oldham game. Had Russell been able to use his own coaching staff from the off i am sure things would have been different.
I also think that the players should be ashamed of themselves. The buck stops with the boss, we all know that, but i was shocked last week by the lack of effort from some of the players. There was no heart there.
So sorry Russell. True fans know that you did your best and good luck in the future.

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Brighton boy, brighton says...
4:48pm Sun 1 Nov 09

people saying the would like to see ?at the club etc etc. Thats great but the players we have are just not doing what they get paid to do and that Play. Tell me another job you can not do what you get paid to do and expect to keep your job. Players have to take he blame here. We will not attract top players all the time we are in that place called withdean. Any person coming to look at us should turn around very quickly.

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Beethoven, Leicestershire says...
4:54pm Sun 1 Nov 09

It is no time to gloat, but I do agree with the decision ....It was right to release the coaches too. We have talented players who were just not performing for them
What next in another chapter of The Albion story?

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mark 62, brighton says...
4:54pm Sun 1 Nov 09

well andy naylors article is a laugh, how TB kept his cool! just watch where the two muppets go from here. sad to see RS GO.

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washpot, littlehampton says...
4:58pm Sun 1 Nov 09

mixed emotions
sad about slade
glad about the other two overdues
just hope hinsh IS only a stand in

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Jimmy Langley, Hove says...
5:10pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Send for Steve Coppell!

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Mrs Doyle, Hurst says...
5:18pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Another thought, I hope the players are ashamed of themselves tonight, with a few exceptions, such as Bennet, Dicker and Forster they have been very poor. Slade certainly didn't tell them to defend the way they have been, even White and Booker wouldn't have.

It will be P45's all round next summer if they don't knuckle down, think how lucky they are being paid to play football and start repaying their chairman and the fans with some skill and passion.

When the new coaches arrive they had better listen to them and apply themselves properly.

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fozziesheadband, worthing says...
5:18pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Quote of the century

Don't you just love it?

Brighton & Hove Albion:
Played 15 - won 3
Goals For 18 - Goals against 23
Position 5th from bottom - (which would have been 4th from bottom if Southampton hadn't started on minus 10 points)

and what does the parting manager say?

"I felt we were progressing through a much-needed and vital rebuilding process"

That's worth repeating

"I felt we were progressing through a much-needed and vital rebuilding process"

Jolly Good, Russell - Jolly Good!

I am delighted that you, Booker & White have gone

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springy, Tadcaster says...
5:36pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Jimmy Langley wrote:
Send for Steve Coppell!
Coppell? Could have sworn I heard his name mentioned in a football song recently....

Sorry but this has been coming for weeks. Slade has had the opportunity, and the cash, but hasn't delivered. Simples.

Nobby sounds like a better bet. Steve Cotterill is also still out of work. How about the two of them as a dream team?

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bignose1972, Horsham says...
5:44pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Mixed emotions - Russell is a top bloke but just not up to the job defensively. However, he's been extremely unlucky with injuries to the full backs. He worked overtime all summer to try and build the Albion a decent squad while getting rid of most of our dead wood. Good luck Russell.
Micky Adams has proved that you shouldn't go back therefore that should rule out Coppell and Taylor. How about Garath Southgate who's got a house in Crawley and has showed great loyalty to Middlesborough? I'm sure TB will make the correct 'punt' as gambling is his forte!

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albionwarrior, Lewes says...
5:45pm Sun 1 Nov 09

washpot wrote:
mixed emotions
sad about slade
glad about the other two overdues
just hope hinsh IS only a stand in
I also hope that hinsh isn't at the helm too long,he should also be shown the door in my view.

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Drewjh, Burgess Hill says...
5:46pm Sun 1 Nov 09

micky kedian wrote:
Not disappointed to see the departure of Russell Slade. With the imminent departure of Phil Brown at Hull City I would personally like to see the return of his assistant Brian Horton to The Withdean. "Nobby" never really had much of a chance managing through the Priestfield period.
It failed with Adams and will do so with whoever 'returns'. Horton had a chance at Priestfield, as did Adams, but he chose to dump us to go back up north.

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Dicky71, Worthing says...
5:53pm Sun 1 Nov 09

When can i pick up Steve Coppell and drop him off to start his rebuilding job???


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namgo49, bognor regis says...
6:01pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Would it be third time lucky. Mullery failed, Adams failed, would Coppell fail. I remember his parting words as he set off for Reading, "Not an easy decision, I feel very comfortable here" I think we all felt very comfortable with him as Manager as did the players and executive management. He is a good honest man and a tremendous coach, I for one would be delighted if he returned.

We can but hope, but equally we can but dread the possibility of Dennis Wise.

Expect an appointment very soon as this was not a spontaneous decision, the Chairman does not work that way. The decision was taken now to give the maximum possible time between league games to allow Slade's successor to hit the ground running. There is an unbelievable schedule of matches to come and immediate impact is imperative.

We need someone of proven ability who knows the lower leagues, able to bring in their own coaching team to get these players physically and mentally fir and able to work the system.

It is a shame for Slade, Booker and White but it was obvious that in spite of some, on paper, good signings they were completely unable to get them to perform. Don't blame the players for getting the Manager sacked, if they are allowed a cushy life they will take a cushy life. It is the nature of the beast, they are performers and all performers need directing.

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seagull phil, worthing says...
6:03pm Sun 1 Nov 09

well it had to happen such a shame good manager wish him well glad the two muppets went as well.is wise still out of work tb and him are good friends.but would u want the job end of may bye bye start all over again.the players want thier butts kicked they got him the sack sorry russell thanks for keeping us up.the only way is up got some hard games coming up 9 easy points lol.the only way is up keep the faith. phil

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ShorehamBeachcomber, shoreham says...
6:18pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Good, as I prediceted yesterday as per the previous 3 managers anyone who drops the legend that is FDM deserves to go

security word goodbye to jane/russell

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Yogi, Woodhall Spa says...
6:22pm Sun 1 Nov 09

One can only assume that RS was happy with Booker n White as he kept them which was a fatal error and has lost him a super job!! Might be lucky under Coppell (or Southgate) especially as the new ground is not that far away and Steve will be pleased to see that side of things but it still might be too early for him yet. Steve Cotterill was one of my suggestions before RS was appointed and I still think he would do a good job for the Albion but he must have a good experienced side-kick with him as must any new manager. Lets hope that TB has someone good in line as this has been coming for a few weeks.

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IKDRF, Laughton says...
6:24pm Sun 1 Nov 09

as i said around the appointment of russell slade i think lennie lawrence should be brought into the fold in some capacity-perhaps with a young manager with potential who will stay a while. i think being a local man lawrence would jump at the chance-he is getting on now and would be an ideal back room support. for young contributors on here you can check out lawrences career on wikipedia.

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davyboy, abingdon, oxon says...
6:26pm Sun 1 Nov 09

can't say i'm surprised, but what about sacking the players who let the team down. i realise the manager makes the decisions on who plays, but those picked have to go out and give their best, something that many haven't done, apparently. don't want coppell back, or barnes. i don't think horton will return either, as we couldn't pay as much as hull. TB needs to appoint someone who he can trust to get things moving forward. we don't want or need another 8 month wonder. don't forget, both ferguson and wenger were given time, which any manager needs. the fans need to be patient, as arsenal and man utd fans were when things went wrong. i also beleive that any new manager should be given a transfer budget for january, as new blood is needed. under-performing players need to look at themselves very carefully, and decide to get on or get out.

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Alan G Skinner, Corralejo, Fuerteventura says...
6:40pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Tony Bloom should be congratulated for protecting our club. RS is a very decent man and a good manager. DW and BB are decent men but very poor, underqualified coaches. RS should have got rid of the pair of them during the summer. Had he done so i think he would still be the manager. Whoever comes in will have a very decent squad to work with, as long as they bring in some qualified and talented coaches. There are many names who will be mentioned over the coming weeks, Southgate, Coppell, Sherwood, Forster, but for me the most important appointments will be the No.2 and the 1st team coach. This is good news for the club, keep the faith and watch us climb the table!!

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Hawker101, The Hawk says...
6:49pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Shame he's gone as a decent bloke, but deffo the correct decision, Bloom had to take action now before the situation got worse, so pleased his two side kicks have gone too, just watching Whites warm up was shocking y'day, but the players have let him down big time except Forster, Bennett and Dicker as prev mentioned, the defence needs serious work for the new gaffer, just hope someone comes in b4 the next game, as don't want Martin Hinsh in charge for long.

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seagull39, worthing says...
6:54pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Glad Booker/White gone but would have kept slade well at least a while longer. The team looks clueless and i felt differant coaching staff and new ideas was what was needed.Russel Slade was a good man and i wish him well.
Steve Coppel is the only contender,new ground,new SPENDING chairman,he would take us forward.
Players take a good hard look at yourselves,if you are not interested hand a transfer request because if Steve Coppel does take the job he will take non of your f**king about.

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klemaniac, Eastbourne says...
7:15pm Sun 1 Nov 09

I can't say I'm surprised at this,I also agree with the other two going as new ideas are required.Hopefully the new manager will prove to be more ruthless with the underperformers as I think that was what ultimately led to RS's downfall.I'm sorry to see Russell go and hope he finds another post as soon as possible.

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keswick, Brighton says...
7:19pm Sun 1 Nov 09

The only sensible decision that T B could make. However should have got rid of B & W in the summer as they are quite clearly out of their depth. I believe that T B knows exactly what he is doing and that the new man will be in situ sooner rather than later. Lets pray that is not Dennis Wise.

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micky adams, Brighton says...
7:27pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Please not Barnes.
Please not Southgate.
Please not Ince.
Please not Wise.

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Perkino, Henfield says...
7:29pm Sun 1 Nov 09

I think that Russell was getting their slowly but the continual poor discipline and woeful defending suggested that he wasn't the man for the job.

I hope the next guy brings a great team of coaches with him and get this quality squad doing the basics well and climbing the league fast

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Dannyhoops, Shoreham says...
7:31pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Glad White and Booker have gone they have damaged the club and players careers enough.

Only sorry for Russell Slade, mr nice guy didn't get rid of the troublesome duo and they pulled him down.

Thank you for saving us last season Russell and good luck for the future.

Just give White and Booker their P45's and nothing else

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kenny chesney, brighton says...
7:31pm Sun 1 Nov 09

sorry to see russ go , good man but may have been a bit soft , i think some players might have taken avantage of that . i two whould like copple back or waite to next week and get phil brown & nobby here. get charlie oatway & nicky forster for back up & youth . i think russ will get another job proberly lower down , i can see him at torquay or some one like that good luck . keep the faith

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wiltshire seagull, DEVIZES says...
7:38pm Sun 1 Nov 09

In tune with most of the other posts I too am very sorry to see Russell go. I am certainly more than happy to see BB & DW go but sincerely thank them for their past deeds. I just wish that Russell had been given more time. I also hope that some of the players who still have their jobs will reflect on how they have let BHA & Russell down so badly this season. Some one has said above we are a small fish in a big pond but TB obviously recognizes this & has the guts, insight & indeed money to address the issues. Russell, why did you keep supporting BB & DW, its cost you your job & I,m sorry. Thank you for rescueing us from League Two last season but maybe thats where we deserved to be, after all? Stevie Coppell? Great Manager but havent we had enough of failed come-back kids at BHA?
Rant over......onwards & upwards towards a ticket for Soton.........

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Gentleman Jim, North Brighton says...
7:42pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Slades rebuilding sadly resulted in a new team no better than last season.Its a good thing that the new manager will be able to bring in his own coaching staff,however the present squad are so poor that we are unlikely to attract a decent manager.

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IKDRF, Laughton says...
7:44pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Lennie Lawrence-as I said before Russell Slade-ideal club for him-excellent track record-he's a brighton man too-wont take much persuading

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terryo, Chichester says...
8:17pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Thought Russell Slade did well last season, however it just didn't happen for him this time. Could do a lot worse than Steve Coppell as Manager with Martin Hinshelwood as Coach. As MH's coaching record is excellent!

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Thermo, shoreham says...
8:28pm Sun 1 Nov 09

dont see how he could be considered a good manager. nice bloke yes. good manager no. we survived last season on the back of others results and some loan signings. he has had money to spend and the team has been poor and inconsistent. the discipline is poor and that shouldnt happen under a commanding manager. Saying a team of professional players take time to gel is twaddle. as steve claridge said in an interview, they are professionals. you get your head down and get on with it. they certainly dont need that long to gel.
Yes its upheavel for the club again, but there will be plenty of applicants who will be intrested with decent records. It should be a breath of fresh air and a welcome reward for the long suffering fans.

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Southstander, says...
8:32pm Sun 1 Nov 09

I'm sorry Slade has gone and not been given the chance with his choice of coaching staff. I'm glad White and Booker have gone, three years too late, but I'm glad they've gone.

Coppell - unsure, we all welcomed Adams back last year and it didn't work out - not unusual, remember Mullery?

As for other candidates, not Pardew or Merrington, Wilkins or Wise!

Personally I'd have another crack for Gannon, we all saw something in him and he was commited to Stockport the club he played for and loved - NOT ANYMORE - go get him Tony!!!!

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keep the faith, hove says...
8:36pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Sad day - agree White & Booker had to go but RS needed more time. 10 managers in as many years what is going on with this club. Everybody talks about the stadium being the clubs panacea but it won't be unless we get the backroom and on-field staff sorted out first and soon there are a lot of clubs with new stadiums struggling - I hope Bloom is up to the job...

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Captain Haddock, Enfield, North London says...
8:43pm Sun 1 Nov 09

namgo49 wrote:
Would it be third time lucky. Mullery failed, Adams failed, would Coppell fail. I remember his parting words as he set off for Reading, "Not an easy decision, I feel very comfortable here" I think we all felt very comfortable with him as Manager as did the players and executive management. He is a good honest man and a tremendous coach, I for one would be delighted if he returned. We can but hope, but equally we can but dread the possibility of Dennis Wise. Expect an appointment very soon as this was not a spontaneous decision, the Chairman does not work that way. The decision was taken now to give the maximum possible time between league games to allow Slade's successor to hit the ground running. There is an unbelievable schedule of matches to come and immediate impact is imperative. We need someone of proven ability who knows the lower leagues, able to bring in their own coaching team to get these players physically and mentally fir and able to work the system. It is a shame for Slade, Booker and White but it was obvious that in spite of some, on paper, good signings they were completely unable to get them to perform. Don't blame the players for getting the Manager sacked, if they are allowed a cushy life they will take a cushy life. It is the nature of the beast, they are performers and all performers need directing.
Excellent post (though I afford perhaps more sympathy to RS who suffered terrible luck with availability of personnel esp FBs).

He seems a top fella and probably will succeed in the future....the very best of luck to him...a gentleman, who was honest, articulate and appeared to genuinely like our club.

It's a great shame it hadn't been working out so far and some may say he should've had longer til an experienced CB could be hired and other players return to fitness but the decision has been made and I for one implore TB to do everything in his power and then some, to recruit the only man I feel could be immune to the 'never-go-back curse', who has some unfinished business to finish with us (esp with our new Stadium Of Bright development a real factor) and who by happy chance is available this time around....it can only be......STEVE COPPELL.

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beanyeye, oxford says...
8:47pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Gannon would not be happy on the south coast- haven't we experienced that with another from the North this season? Steve Coppell actually had an affinity for Brighton, is intelligent, a proven coach and NOT WORKING! He could do the job and take the club forward. It is regressive to look for some one who 'knows the lower divisions' as we did with RS. Leeds, Huddersfield, Norwich and Southampton have all appointed managers with higher league experience, and enjoyed the benefits.

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Zamora Ace, Hove says...
8:49pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Several weeks ago an article was written about Wise being at a game and it was only because he was friends with Bloom. Absolute rubbish. Wise I am sure and almost could bet my house and everything on it will be the next Brighton Manager with Gus Poyet as number 2. Personally I am not keen on Wise, however the players who should be disgusted at themselves will get there backsides kicked as the style of Dennis Wise I would guess is not cuddles and arms around shoulders but using a boot up the backside!!

I agree with many posters that it is a sad day for the club with Slade but from what I heard there had been quite a few backroom debates and opinions flying round and all was not what it seemed as some players also were voicing concerns at the way the club was being managed.

Anyhow here we go again and my money will be going on Wise and Poyet! Cheers

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Captain Haddock, Enfield, North London says...
9:00pm Sun 1 Nov 09

And whatever we do, don't appoint Dennis Wise!

Coppell seems the overwhelmingly popular vote, Wise the overwhelmingly UNpopular one!

I'm sure whoever does get the gig will pick people they have worked with and are comfortable with as their backroom team, but if they're open to suggestions, perhaps the aforementioned Jim Gannon might be a good bet for the coaching role (that after all is what he's renowned for).

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lancingseagull, lancing says...
9:08pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Be interesting to see how quickly White and Booker are snapped up........Good luck Russell.

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Southstander, says...
9:12pm Sun 1 Nov 09

In all of this it's not about popularity, it's about who is right for the job and who the Chairman feels he can work with and who is best suited to deliver his goals!

If Coppell gets it, I hope he proves me wrong and makes a success of a 'second coming'

Wise & Poyet - If it has-to-be, it has-to-be, but not my choice!

Gannon apparently had a good interview last time round, and what's Hollaway doing? I'm sure he'd kick butt!

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mark5, findon says...
9:19pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Very sad day indeed. Russ was a top guy, genuine and committed to the club. Some of those players are an absolute disgrace with the performances they have put in so far this season. Their lack-lustre efforts devoid of passion, are the reason that the team are where they are at present and it is them who have brought the manager down and he does not deserve it. His one fault is perhaps being a little too nice and non confrontational. I hope the new manager with his new coaching staff will have no hesitation in kicking some of those players arses and get them earning the money they take every week win or lose!! Good luck Russell, thanks for last season and sorry for the waste of space players who have taken your job away.

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keep the faith, hove says...
9:24pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Alan Curbishley be the next Brighton manager???

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martyns foe, brighton says...
9:36pm Sun 1 Nov 09

FEEL SORRY!!!!!!!!!! dont be so stupid,football is a business based on results.RS maybe a lovely bloke but his tactical awareness and game plans are nothing short of naieve.I suggested at the end of last season when we survived that RS is either a genius or a very lucky manager.I believe the latter to be the truth.As for the coaching staff,i cant believe that Mr Bloom made it a must that he had to keep Booker and White as his no.s 1 and 2.If RS was a decent manager those two would have departed along with all the other missfits he got rid of.So to be honest i have no sympathy at all for the man,just frustration that we now have to find another manager and allow all his ideas and new players to gel etc.etc.PLEASE MrBloom not only employ a decent manager but bring in professional coaches to give him a real chance.

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fretlessbass, Camberley says...
10:06pm Sun 1 Nov 09

GREAT NEWS FOR THE CLUB!!!

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Captain Haddock, Enfield, North London says...
10:07pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Southstander wrote:
In all of this it's not about popularity, it's about who is right for the job and who the Chairman feels he can work with and who is best suited to deliver his goals! If Coppell gets it, I hope he proves me wrong and makes a success of a 'second coming' Wise & Poyet - If it has-to-be, it has-to-be, but not my choice! Gannon apparently had a good interview last time round, and what's Hollaway doing? I'm sure he'd kick butt!
Holloway is sending Blackpool up to the dizzy heights of The Championship in his first season as manager!

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MKWirral, Wallasey says...
10:08pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Well the inevitable has taken place, and common sense prevailed.
RS, the too nice a guy, the too nice being his ultimate downfall, will manage elsewhere, and probably be successful, wherever that is, I wish him well. The consequences of persisting with backroom staff who are of a very poor standard, has finally taken it's toll. Despite some comments to the contrary, Albion are a big club with huge intentions for the future. We are not a small fish in a big pond, those days are gone, the final dregs of the past left with DW and BB. However difficult it is for some to accept, the club have now removed the final hurdle standing in their way of progressing onwards and upwards.
The timing of today's action is perfect. There is a fortnight before the next league match, and in that time I am certain that the Chairman will have made the moves to install replacements for those departing at this time. There is no way that Tony Bloom would have moved now without having a definite idea of his next man.
Good Luck to him and the club, we should all be grateful he has acted when and how he did.

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drseagull, says...
10:08pm Sun 1 Nov 09

I think he's been kicked out too soon. I hate to see managers sacked so quickly. Chairmen seem to have seriously twitchy trigger fingers these days.

Oh well at least DW and BB have been dismissed. I would have been horrified if RS had gone and they had stayed.

On the new management team, I like many posters hope that they are qualified coaches. The last thing we want is jobs for the boys (in reference to TB's supposed link to Wise). I would doubt it though, as TB seems a bit smarter than that.


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terryo, Chichester says...
10:21pm Sun 1 Nov 09

dickinson needs to show some bottle everytime the ball is played up front to him he is more worried that a defender is going to go through the back of him than actually hold the ball up 4 others.we need a big centre forward ie lloyd owousa and an experienced centre half then cant see a problem with us making top 10

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platelet, Hove says...
10:29pm Sun 1 Nov 09

Conference Conference Here We Come, Here We Come, Here We Come
Conference Conference Here We Come, Very Very Soon.

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the jedi, eastbourne says...
12:11am Mon 2 Nov 09

I am glad the chairman has got rid of Dean White and Bob Booker because we need a fresh start and we keep on with new managers but same backroom staff. On that note I think Hinshelwood should go too.After the report in the Argus on oct 22nd Les rodgers and martin Hinshelwood signed Jake Caskey without seeing him play ,beggers belief. Do you think Sir Alex would have that happen?. We need a fresh and more profesional approuch.

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2bobstan, brighton says...
12:25am Mon 2 Nov 09

thank god for that.....

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jongrev, Lancing says...
12:38am Mon 2 Nov 09

I would like to say this: Wake up and smell the coffee, Andy Naylor. Tell it like it is in your "journalism". Please, with the next manager, don't get so friendly with him. By being close and friendly with Russel Slade and Micky Adams you got some decent human interest stories but when it came to being objective and being critical (when necessary) you failed us supporters and Argus readers terribly. Stay close but not too close.
On RS, he was evidently a nice bloke but also evidently not up to it. So he had to go. And what is wrong with Dennis Wise as a replacement? He has a proven track record, played at the highest level, has good contacts and looking at his previous teams would provide much needed discipline. Yes, Wise is a complete and utter prat - but he is a good, proven manager.

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chomsri27, Lancing says...
1:03am Mon 2 Nov 09

I agree, bring on Mr Wise and Mr Poyet. Not nice but some success (at last).

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Cap'n Pugwash, Shoreham says...
5:49am Mon 2 Nov 09

chomsri27 wrote:
I agree, bring on Mr Wise and Mr Poyet. Not nice but some success (at last).
Might be difficult considering Poyet has said he'll never work with Wise again. Wise-the man Bobby Robson 'could never forgiveWise for what he did to my club' (NUFC). Dennis Wise? No thanks-horrible little man that would make all Brighton taxi drivers very nervous.

Russell-thanks for the effort and sorry it didn't work out. You tried your best but your players let you down. I hope some of them are now looking at their performances that have got The Albion into yet another bottom of the table mess.

Whoever TB is planning on bringing in, please make it quick because many of us remember the last time Hinshlewood was manager. Nurse, where's my Valium?

Coppell taking over from Hinshlewood-again?

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Ross1, Mayfield says...
7:30am Mon 2 Nov 09

Thanks Russell, you are a good man, i wish you all the best for whatever you do next. I would love to see Steve Coppell back at the Albion. I just hope if he did, it does not go the same way as the reappointment of Adams.

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Christophe Hawtree, Hove says...
7:39am Mon 2 Nov 09

Word is that he was eased out so that they could bring in Bill Henderson, who stands no nonsense.

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Mark Dixon, Weston-super-Mare says...
8:09am Mon 2 Nov 09

I was sorry to see RS go in one way but as l said a week ago he is too much of a 'Mr. Nice Guy'. As far as White and Booker are concerned be interesting to see how quickly they get new jobs! I am not one who thinks bringing back a previous manager is a good thing so Lennie Lawrence would be a good choice perhaps with Gus Poyet but not Dennis Wise please. Whoever Mr. Bloom decides on it has to be someone who won't take fools lightly and will ruffle a few players feathers. On paper we have a decent team who have totally underperformed as a collective unit, yes we have injuries but so do other teams, yes we have had too many players sent off which doesn't help. It needs a manager and coach with a proven track record so Mr. Bloom please take your time and get BHA the right people.

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Sweatshop Tachinardi, Sussex says...
9:24am Mon 2 Nov 09

Right decision. Lets get Gus Poyet in!

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jakiB, Sompting says...
9:31am Mon 2 Nov 09

Who cares - it's just football - why is it at the top of the list of news? It's unimportant.

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lancingseagull, lancing says...
9:37am Mon 2 Nov 09

Andy Naylor Comment on Argus back page.
Quote:
"He inherited a situation where Bob Booker and Dean White were in the wrong roles, and a chief scout (Barry Lloyd) he didn't trust" Why wasn't Slade given the opportunity to address this a few matches ago. It's been apparent all season, there is something wrong behind the scenes. Good luck Russel

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lancingseagull, lancing says...
9:51am Mon 2 Nov 09

Dennis Wise....Obscure foreign signings no-one has heard of, discovered on You Tube, signed on long-term overblown contracts, brown envelopes, agents bloated fees. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley as a character reference. Brighton Taxi drivers in fear of this thug getting their cab from a nightclub session. Albion end 2010/12 season at Falmer in administration....TB if this guy is a friend, please keep to the old adage. Never employ a friend in business.....It could be one of your biggest gambles ever.

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lancingseagull, lancing says...
9:54am Mon 2 Nov 09

lancingseagull wrote:
Dennis Wise....Obscure foreign signings no-one has heard of, discovered on You Tube, signed on long-term overblown contracts, brown envelopes, agents bloated fees. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley as a character reference. Brighton Taxi drivers in fear of this thug getting their cab from a nightclub session. Albion end 2010/12 season at Falmer in administration....TB if this guy is a friend, please keep to the old adage. Never employ a friend in business.....It could be one of your biggest gambles ever.
Sorry 2010/11 season

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Wemman, Wem says...
10:14am Mon 2 Nov 09

Sorry about Slade, but so happy that the muppet show has left. Cannot for the life of me understand why TB has not got rid of Hinslewood as well. He (as DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL ha ha) has overseen so much undiluted rubbish during his tenure and was presumably, in his role, instrumental in the appointment of all those failed managers. OK there are exceptions, but any other business would have got rid ages ago. Time you make your mark Tony. Stick Charlie in charge until you can get a new manager who can bring his own people in, not those chosen for him. 'nuff said.

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TokyoPete, Tokyo says...
11:18am Mon 2 Nov 09

It goes without saying all Brighton fans are hugely thankful to Russell Slade for saving us from the wailing and gnashing darkness of League Two at the end of last season. Given the degree of euphoria surrounding that Great Escape back in May it would have taken uncanny, crystal- ball insight on the Boards part not to have offered him the job full-time.
Sad to say it clearly wasn't happening this season. The stats tell it all: three wins, relegation zone, six reds and getting on for thirty goals in the back of our net.
Still, all the very best to Big Rus. Seemed like a Top bloke.
So, new Bloom sweeps clean. . .
Not 100% sure about Coppell. (Never go back. Again?) and like many posters on here I wouldn't feel all that comfortable with the Poison Dwarf in charge.
Still, we fans can only speculate and put our trust in TB's decision.






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gory333, brighton says...
12:36pm Mon 2 Nov 09

only one candidate for this job. knows the players from u9s to the first team passionate about brighton dedicated and loyal. MARTIN HINSHELWOOD without a doubt .should not be temparary should be given the job has respect of everyone some of you will have a opinion but we need someone who knows everything not a outsider just coming in cos they havent goty a job or for money mr bloom dont look any further please

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gory333, brighton says...
12:37pm Mon 2 Nov 09

only one candidate for this job. knows the players from u9s to the first team passionate about brighton dedicated and loyal. MARTIN HINSHELWOOD without a doubt .should not be temparary should be given the job has respect of everyone some of you will have a opinion but we need someone who knows everything not a outsider just coming in cos they havent got a job or for money mr bloom dont look any further please

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tarik, eb again says...
12:44pm Mon 2 Nov 09

Steve's postmatch interview immediately after the play-off semi defeat on BBC Berks in May had me concerned for his mental health! He really sounded like he'd had enough of the whole football thing. However, if he does come back into management I suspect he'll be back at RFC. Sir Mad didn't want him to go in the first place, neither did most of the fans. Given that it's reported that Rodgers has one game left to save his job, I suspect Sir JM has already got Steve lined up for a quick return, which I think I'd be happy with - despite the "never go back" warnings that some posters here are saying. Trouble with Coppell is he's great when everything's going well, but soon runs out of ideas when it starts going wrong (eg the 8 straight defeats in spring last year), and is too peristent with a losing side.

I can't see your new chairman appointing an unpopular choice (ie Wise) as he himself has something to prove, and he needs to avoid the likes of Dowie. I've seen Curbishley's name mentioned too, but he's only ever going to go to a Prem or top 6 Championship side. If you want experience, George Graham out of retirement maybe?

I think you'll probably get an up & coming manager, rather than the more experienced type: maybe the likes of Tisdale at Exeter (being spoken of very highly), or if the press are to be believed, how about Darren Ferguson - reportedly on his last chance at Peterborough? I hear Steve Cotterill's name being mentioned too - good choice if he gets it.

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Not A Loony, says...
1:04pm Mon 2 Nov 09

I tend to recognise the merits of Bill Henderson. He's said to be tough, not a bad thing. OK, he's a rank outsider, but why not?

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Gaz the great, Brighton says...
2:38pm Mon 2 Nov 09

Goodbye & good luck RS-Now employ a decent manager (that does not include Dennis Wise by the way):

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sid69, Brighton says...
4:18pm Mon 2 Nov 09

Good luck in the future Russell. Sorry the club let you down after all your hard work

This had better not be a sign of things to come from TB. We didn't want a
Mandaric as a successor to big Dick.

Lets give the next manager a bit more than 8 months hey! Anyone would think we were 10 points adrift at the bottom of the division.

Dean Wilkins back into our coaching system : )

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Hugh Rinall, Brighton says...
4:35pm Mon 2 Nov 09

The Pagan's Falmer curse strikes again!

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kenzie757, seaford says...
6:29pm Mon 2 Nov 09

Will the new boss be around long enough for the first game at the new stadium, not sure what division the Albion will be in.
Give the stadium to Lewes FC

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Frank Graham, Hove says...
6:31pm Mon 2 Nov 09

Good riddance appears the Poker playing gambler has more guts than Uncle Dick in releasing a manager so early from him contract. Im just surprised it took this long! Now get the talented Dean Wilkins back, you know the successful manager that guided the club to 1 spot off the play offs.

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Frank Graham, Hove says...
6:40pm Mon 2 Nov 09

Suppose this all means Booker will be walking that doggy all the more now. Please clear the mess up after it Bob, as unlike someone else that must do so now at the club, I dont wanna step in your left overs on the streets. Thanks bob, over and finally thankfully OUT!

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Actually, Peckham says...
8:33pm Mon 2 Nov 09

Well i said this would happen after just three weeks into the season.Someone told me back in the summer Mr,Bloom wanted a bigger name in before xmas.I feel a little sorry for RS,but feel he payed the price for sticking with White & Booker on Knights say so.I would like to give a big thank you to all the moaning fans,as you are the real fans of the club.Take note King Wombat the money for nothing days are over at the club.The club does not need fans like you,that just wish to hold it back in the dark old days.Thank you for this Tony,now please get in Coppell asap.Now lets see how many other clubs want to give White & Booker a job lol?

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chrissied, says...
8:47pm Mon 2 Nov 09

Sorry to see Russell Slade go. If only he had got rid of B & W before the season had started things might have been different but also feel some of the players haven't been pulling their weight, didn't agree with John Sullivan being released though. But there again Deano should never have been sacked & we might have been in a very different position now.
Best of luck for your future Russ

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maxiboy_, Brighton says...
10:17pm Mon 2 Nov 09

Best thing to happen is to put the club to sleep for good. Use the new stadium for BNP rallies. Lines of Union flags marching around and around. Great entertainment.

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Peter Ward, Derbyshire says...
3:35am Tue 3 Nov 09

I now Christmas is around the corner, but some peoples wish lists are rather extravagant. Just to put the record straight. 3 people are saying get Jim Gannon. He is the manager now of SPL Motherwell. Someone mentioned Ian Holloway. He's the reason championship Blackpool are flying. Dean Wilkins is assitant manager at Soton, so why?. I love this club like everyone else, but let's be realistic, we may see the potential, but right now we play in a ramshackle athletics stadium and are 4th bottom of league one...... so forget Gareth Southgate. I would love to get a top manager, but we are not the most attractive propostion. Who mentioned Lennie Lawrence? should we get in Big Ron to coach? One Person I would have back is Liam Brady, tones of experience and connections and not a manager.

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midsussexfred, portslade says...
11:15am Tue 3 Nov 09

We must remember that going back to places like stockport and yeovil to buy players is not moving our club forward, these players were playing for teams that were not much better off than us last term.
When we have a slightly bigger named manager in charge thats when we will attract the better players, players that have the ability to move the team forward.
slade was unlucky but, booker and white are not and have never been quailty coahing staff along with lloyd who is not a quailty scout.

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